Melea Diane Celeste Oman

Melea Diane Celeste Oman burst into this life on May 3, 1986 in Murray, Utah. After nineteen years of joy, laughter, happiness and compassion, an underlying sadness and pain took her life. She passed away on Sunday, May 31 in Salt Lake City. Her funeral was held in Sandy, Utah June 4 at her LDS stake center.

Melea attacked each day of life with vigor and excitement. She was boisterous and fun, but loving and gentle. Melea had a wide diversity of friends and people couldn't help but smile and have fun when they were with her. She lit up a room when she entered and left her impression on everyone she met. Melea had a strong motherly instinct and shared that with every little child she could, especially her younger cousins (and even her older brothers). She loved animals, including her dog, Lucy, her little rabbit, Elliot, and especially her Dalmatian, Molly. Melea loved and was loved by her family. She was the only daughter of David and Ellie Carter-Oman and the sister of three brothers: Joshua (Mildred), Andrew and her younger brother, Aaron. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Margaret Oman and Gaytha Carter, and by her dear friend and aunt, Diane Oman.

Melea is survived by many relatives and her loving grandfathers Edward Carter and Dorse Oman. The Carter and Oman families were residents of Moses Lake from 1954 through 1985. Melea's many friends and her family eagerly await the day when they will be reunited with her. Friends are invited to contact Melea's family by e-mail at 1goodoman@comcast.net or mail at 10474 S. Weeping Willow Dr., Sandy, UT 84070.

Friends have lovingly opened a donation fund and contributions can be made at any Key Bank location to the Melea Oman Contribution Fund.